Hector (AR 7) - Naval Cruise Book

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RADIO CENTRAL - Front RM3 Barr, RM3 Bergreen, gf ff' With the ever-changing events that effect our lives and the safety of our country it is imperative to have an up-to-date account of the situation. Radio keeps this vital information flowing around the clock. The seagoing radioman has a variety of duties including radiotelephone circuits, copying fleet COMBAT INFORMATION CENTER - L to R: RD3 Hilt, RD3 Mendes, RD2 Moore, RD3 Bousquet Combat readiness of the ship is of the utmost importance at all times. The radarman plays an im- portant role in detecting any enemy attack from the air or surface. From his space in the Combat informa- tion Center he coordinates all move- ments of the enemy and relays them to the bridge for the Captain's information. The radarman must have a thorough knowledge for the principles of radar operation, radar components and factors affecting radar to maintain the standard for war time requirements. Below: RM3 Stribling, RM2 Lessard broadcasts, or operating teletypewriter equipment. Not only is he responsible for operation of the equipment but also its upkeep. 'mmm W 7 7 Row: RM3 Click, RMCS Miller, RM2 Artmeier, RM3 Clark, RM3 Powell, CYN3 Lathtinen, RM3 Myles. Back Row: RM3 Bovey, RM2 Lessard

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OPERATIONS OFFICER LT. John N. Hotch The eyes and ears of any ship, Ops keeps us informed of approaching weather and ships. They man the radios that keep us in touch with the out- side world. From plotting a course, to hoisting a flagg from tracking a skunk, to sending a radio messageg Ops is on the alert around the clock - - - watching. COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER LT J M Hes

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Quartermaster duties consist of keeping up the navigational and weather data while in port and putting these things to use while at sea. Once the ship is underway his knowledge and use of the tools of his rate are put to work, reporting meterological, hydro- graphic, and navigational information around the clock. - CHART HOUSE - QMSN Neuzil, QM3 Newman, QM1 Bailey BRIDGE - QM3 Haney, QMSN Sparkman, QMSN Gunning Signalmen are responsible for flashing light, semaphore and infrared communica- tions as well as tactical messages sent or received by flaghoist. They also identify all merchant vessels and warships, foreign or domestic, and insure the Ensign is properly displayed at all times. They provide the maintenance and care for all signal equipment, and assist the OOD by reporting all navigational aids. SIGNAL BRIDGE - SM1 Sowards, SM3 Donley, SM3 Bowers, SM3 Guess